AI investments fuel Europe's venture funding to $17.6 billion in Q1 2026, capturing over half of all funding for the first time

European venture funding reached $17.6 billion in Q1 2026, representing nearly 30% year-over-year growth

AI-focused investments claimed more than 50% of the continent's total funding for the quarter, a historic milestone

Q1 2026 marks the second consecutive quarter of funding growth in Europe, despite sharp declines in overall deal volume